Question 1

Is N82 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N82 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N82 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N82 represents Fistulae involving female genital tract. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N82?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N82 is section:N80-N98 (Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract (N80-N98)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from N82?

Accepted Answer

Code N82 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: vesicointestinal fistulae (N32.1). These conditions cannot be coded together with N82 as they represent different diagnoses.

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